Calls to helplines in Australia following media reports of Robin Williams' suicide.
Andrea PhelpsDianne CurrierLay San TooMarc BryantSara BartlettMark SinyorMatthew J SpittalPublished in: Suicide & life-threatening behavior (2020)
Suicide prevention experts and media professionals must work together to minimize the negative impacts of reports on suicide and maximize their positive ones. In cases where the story is likely to receive extensive international coverage, it may be important for local media to encourage help-seeking.